Pharmacy Intern

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental benefits

PTO and Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Minneapolis is seeking a Pharmacy Intern to support medication safety, clinical excellence, and pharmacy operations. The role involves dispensing medications, performing clinical reviews, and contributing to patient care under the guidance of experienced professionals. Candidates must be enrolled in a PharmD program and possess the necessary certifications. This position offers an hourly rate of $21.50, and provides various employee benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with necessary education and/or experience.
• Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Intern Certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication distribution and checks.
• Compounds medications and prepares IV admixtures.
• Conduct medication reconciliation interviews with patients.
• Manage inventory and assist with stock orders.

Skills

Medication distribution

Clinical reviews

Inventory management

Compounding

Education

Pharmacist degree or foreign-trained pharmacist

Job description

Overview

As a pharmacy intern, you play a crucial role in patient care, medication safety, and clinical excellence. This hands-on role provides experience in dispensing medications, performing clinical reviews, and supporting pharmacy operations alongside experienced healthcare professionals. We provide a collaborative learning environment where you can refine your clinical knowledge, develop essential skills, and contribute to better health outcomes. Your work in medication reconciliation, compounding, and inventory management will have a direct impact on patient well-being. Join us in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate pharmaceutical care while building a strong foundation for your future in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs medication distribution.
• Prepares, checks, and dispenses medications.
• Fills first doses and refill floor stock.
• May perform data entry, adjudication, filing, and selling prescription duties.
• May review clinical data on patient profile for clinical appropriateness.
• May perform first or second checks to ensure accuracy of data entry, clinical components, and filling process.
• Compounds and documents extemporaneous doses.
• Prepackages and documents solid and liquid dosage forms in unit dose and unit of use packaging.
• Audits automated dispensing cabinet medications.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinet medications, cart fill & stock outs.
• May compound and prepares IV admixtures and syringes.
• May admix chemotherapy bags and syringes.
• Delivers medications, IVs and supplies as needed.
• Gathers medications that have been discontinued on the floor.
• Restocks medications used on crash carts and other emergency boxes/kits.
• Delivers medications into automated dispensing cabinets.
• May order, receive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoice and put away.
• May assist the buyer and keep them informed of inventory needs.
• May perform inventory management process.
• Performs admission medication histories.
• Performs medication reconciliation interview with patient.
• Utilizes nursing home medication administration records to complete medication reconciliation.
• Accesses and applies information from electronic health record.
• Communicates with overseeing pharmacist regarding reconciliation and recommendations.
• May provide clinical/informational services to patients, medical staff, and other healthcare professional.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy working towards a Pharmacist degree or
• Foreign-trained pharmacist working towards state Pharmacist licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of one year at an accredited College of Pharmacy or
• 0 to 2 years experience in Pharmacy

Licenses / Certifications

• Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration upon hire required
• Pharmacy Intern Certification/Registration if registered Pharmacy Technician upon hire within 1 Year required

Physical Demands

• Light Work
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

This posting represents an evergreen requisition and does not reflect a current vacancy. It is used to identify pharmacy students enrolled in a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program who may be considered for a current or future Pharmacy Intern opportunities within Allina Health outpatient and/or specialty pharmacy settings. A Talent Acquisition Specialist may contact applicants to confirm interest and eligibility.

Locations

• Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Heart Hospital - Minneapolis, MN
• Abbott Northwestern Hospital - Piper Pharmacy - Minneapolis, MN
• United Hospital - Saint Paul, MN
• Mercy Hospital - Coon Rapids, MN

Schedule

• Casual FTE
• 8-hour day / evening shifts
• Every third weekend rotation

Pay

Flat Rate: $21.50 per hour. This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefits

Allina Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including Medical/Dental, PTO/Time Away, Retirement Savings Plans, Life Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable, and Student Loan Support Benefits. Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer. Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and may be influenced by union representation.

Pre-employment

Pre-employment Drug Screen and DHS Fingerprinting Required. A positive test result and/or refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Talent Acquisition

Information: Mai Xong Vue
[e-mail]
612-262-7480